LIONS POLL: Who’s the best B.C. Lion of all time?

Vancouver Sun08.07.2013

Willie Fleming, voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time, jumps for the photographer during a March 1962 photo session. Fleming joined the Leos in 1959 and became the club leader in total offence in each of his eight seasons. He rushed for 1,000 yards in 1960 and '63 and was a three-time all-star. Over his career, Fleming rushed for an average of 7.1 yards, which remains the highest average for any running back in CFL history. He also scored 87 touchdowns, second only to Geroy Simon.PNG files
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Willie Fleming, voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time, is tackled out of bounds by a prostrate Angelo Mosca of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 1963 Grey Cup game at Empire Stadium in Vancouver. Fleming joined the Leos in 1959 and became the club leader in total offence in each of his eight seasons. He rushed for 1,000 yards in 1960 and '63 and was a three-time all-star. Over his career, Fleming rushed for an average of 7.1 yards, which remains the highest average for any running back in CFL history. He also scored 87 touchdowns, second only to Geroy Simon.Vancouver Sun files
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Geroy Simon strikes his Superman pose after catching a pass during a 2010 Canadian Football League pre-season game at Empire Field. Simon played 194 games in a Leos' uniform from 2001-12 and is the club's all-time leader in receiving yards (14,756) and touchdowns (93). Was the league most outstanding player in 2006, won two Grey Cups and was a seven-time all-CFL selection.Gerry Kahrmann
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Geroy Simon takes off down the field after snaring a pass against the Toronto Argonauts at Toronto's SkyDome during the 2004 Canadian Football League season. Simon played 194 games in a Leos' uniform from 2001-12 and is the club's all-time leader in receiving yards (14,756) and touchdowns (93). Was the league most outstanding player in 2006, won two Grey Cups and was a seven-time all-CFL selection.Peter J. Thompson
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Lui Passaglia tests his kicking leg inside the new BC Place Stadium in 1983. Passaglia played a remarkable 25 seasons for the Leos after joining them in 1976 from Simon Fraser University. Led the team in scoring 24 times. Was a nine-time Western Conference all-star and four-time selection as all-CFL. Holds all-time CFL records of 3,991 points, 875 field goals, 1,045 converts and 309 singles. Appeared in five Grey Cups and kicked the game-winning field goal in the 1994 Grey Cup as time ran out.Ian Lindsay
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Lui Passaglia is hoisted on his teammates' shoulders after kicking the winning field goal in the 1994 Grey Cup game against the Baltimore Stallions at BC Place Stadium. Passaglia played a remarkable 25 seasons for the Leos after joining them in 1976 from Simon Fraser University. Led the team in scoring 24 times. Was a nine-time Western Conference all-star and four-time selection as all-CFL. Holds all-time CFL records of 3,991 points, 875 field goals, 1,045 converts and 309 singles. Appeared in five Grey Cups and kicked the game-winning field goal in the 1994 Grey Cup as time ran out.Arlen Redekop
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Lui Passaglia kicks the final field goal of his Canadian Football League career, in the 2000 Grey Cup game (a victory) against the Montreal Alouettes. Passaglia played a remarkable 25 seasons for the Leos after joining them in 1976 from Simon Fraser University. Led the team in scoring 24 times. Was a nine-time Western Conference all-star and four-time selection as all-CFL. Holds all-time CFL records of 3,991 points, 875 field goals, 1,045 converts and 309 singles. Appeared in five Grey Cups and kicked the game-winning field goal in the 1994 Grey Cup as time ran out.Grant Black
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Jim Young, a.k.a. 'Dirty 30, pictured in 1967 shortly after his CFL rights were obtained in a trade from the Toronto Argonauts. Young was voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time. Young led the Lions in receiving his first nine years with the club while playing four different positions — halfback, slotback, wide receiver and tight end. Played 13 seasons and his all-time marks of 9,248 receiving yards puts him second behind only Simon.Handout photo
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Jim Young, a.k.a. 'Dirty 30, pictured in 1977 during that era's hirsute heyday. Young was voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time. Young led the Lions in receiving his first nine years with the club while playing four different positions — halfback, slotback, wide receiver and tight end. Played 13 seasons and his all-time marks of 9,248 receiving yards puts him second behind only Simon.Handout photo
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Al Wilson, pictured blocking for running back Lou Harris (on the left) during a 1976 CFL game against the visiting Ottawa Rough Riders at Vancouver's Empire Stadium, was voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time. Wilson was a member of the Leos' offensive line from 1972-86, he was a seven-time all-star from 1975-81. Was named the Western Conference's top O-lineman three times and league's top O-lineman once (1977). Was a member of the 1985 Grey Cup championship team.Ian Lindsay
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Al Wilson, pictured in 1987 (the year after his retirement from football), was voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time. Wilson was a member of the Leos' offensive line from 1972-86, he was a seven-time all-star from 1975-81. Was named the Western Conference's top O-lineman three times and league's top O-lineman once (1977). Was a member of the 1985 Grey Cup championship team.Greg Kinch
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Jamie Taras, pictured in 2002, was voted by fans as one of the top B.C. Lions of all time. Taras played 16 seasons and 264 games for the Lions after being taken in the third round of the 1987 draft. He was a four-time CFL all-star and was named the Western Conference's outstanding offensive lineman in 1995. Appeared in the playoffs 12 times and in three Grey Cups.Ian Smith
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The B.C. Lions fan base has spoken, winnowing 60 candidates down to the top six Leos of all time, as part of the CFL team’s 60th anniversary season. Who’s your top Lion of the six finalists? Cast your vote below.

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